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The ultimate screen protector.

Face it, why do we need screen protectors? To protect the screen from our pointy fingers? No. To protect it when we drop heavy objects on our EVO's? Lol, if you are doing that a screen protector wont help. To protect the screen if we drop the phone? That's what the case is for.
So why? The #1 reason we use screen protectors is to prevent scratching the glass when we put the phone in our pockets.
If you are like me and use a silicone case, that screen protector gets pretty scuffed up coming in and out of your pocket and lint sticks like crazy to the case.
Walking through the mall today I stopped by the sunglasses vestibule. There for $4 there were selling these little soft sunglass pouches made of microfiber. I thought hmmmm, pulled out my EVO, dropped it in and put it in my pocket.
No scratches, no lint and I can polish finger marks off the screen just by rubbing the inside of the pouch against it. Also, instead of struggling to grasp the phone, I just grab the top of the pouch and pull it out.
Anyway, now I can have my phone in my pocket without worrying about lint or scratches and I have a carry-along polishing cloth right there.
You can probably buy one of these at any mall. Give it a try.
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Sweet... an EVO purse.

reedsw said:
Sweet... an EVO purse.
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Lol, gay yet effective
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reedsw said:
Sweet... an EVO purse.
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It's a European EVO bag!!!!

danEVO1000 said:
It's a European EVO bag!!!!
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I knew when I posted this people would rag on me, but seriously, it really does work.

of course it would...wrapping your phone in plastic wrap would probably yield the same results..

my girlfriend has been doing it this way the whole time she's had her evo. her hero just rolled around in her purse and got all scratched up. so for two days I didn't let her purse it. then we found this method works awesome.
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mitchellvii said:
I knew when I posted this people would rag on me, but seriously, it really does work.
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At least you knew...

phistyle said:
of course it would...wrapping your phone in plastic wrap would probably yield the same results..
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Except for the fact that it would be incredibly impractical and look like hell. On the other hand this method is EXTREMELY practical and looks great. lol, can you imagine removing your phone from plastic wrap every time you wanted to use it? ** Fail **

thedudejdog said:
my girlfriend has been doing it this way the whole time she's had her evo. her hero just rolled around in her purse and got all scratched up. so for two days I didn't let her purse it. then we found this method works awesome.
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Yep, I only wish those who are making fun of my idea would actually try it:
1) No more scratches on your screen, screen protector or phone body.
2) No pocket lint stuck all over your case.
3) Much easier to take out of your pocket (even in skinny jeans).
4) Super easy way to wipe the oil slick off your screen.
5) Much easier to remove from the pouch than from a snug fitting leather case.
6) Slimmest possible pocket solution.
Oh well, if they enjoy having their phones beat to hell that's not my problem.

Yeah I've known folks to put their phones in their glasses bag / pouch / sack. Not a bad idea and you do get a little touchscreen wipe as well. I usually use my shirt, soft material, to give it a quick clean.
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mitchellvii said:
(even in skinny jeans).
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Erm ...
Oh never mind.
Pete

The N1 came with a microfiber lined pouch. Worked just like the pouch you described. One of my favorite accessories for my N1. Wish the EVO had come with one.

I am using the little pouch that came with my MyTouch that is made of microfiber. The Evo fits(barely) and it does protect it like the OP says. I just got this EVO 2 days ago and am waiting for my invisableshield to come in the mail and am using this method until it arrives. It is a little inconvenient and the phone still could get scratched from the plastic thingy used to close the case if you are not careful, but all in all it works. By the way I got a full body invisible protector for free. I just paid something like $2.85USD for shipping. Great Deal!

Thanks for the positive replies. Since I have gotten my EVO purse (I feel like George Castanza) it is the first time I have been able to put my phone in my pocket and absolutely not worry for a second about scratching the screen.
Like Occam's Razor Theory says, "The simplest solution is usually the best".
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Thanks op. Does anyone know who makes the N1 pouches? Maybe they have different ones for sale that say "HTC" on them.
via EVO.

Just go to your local mall and check out the carts where they sell sunglasses. They usually have lots of them to choose from for a few bucks.
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Where I live, it is usually cold enough that you can wear a jacket. I always buy jackets with an inside pocket by my chest. As a result, I have a similar built in pouch in my jacket where the phone stays safe with nothing else touching it but material.
However, those 40 days where it's hot (in the 70's and low 80's), I have to find other ways...

I like to circumvent the entire dust issue by just using a holster.

Good idea, I've been doing this intermittently for months... Only bummer is that when the phone rings, you have to pull out from your pocket AND then out of the bag. The extra step has resulted in missed phone calls
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Stupid sprint carbon fiber case

I bought this case with my phone the day it came out because I wanted protection immediately. It was the only case available so I got it. I've taken care of my phone diligently and the only scratches it has are from the stupid sprint carbon fiber case. Is there any way to get any compensation from sprint for buying this stupid case or am I just stupid or both?
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which carbon case do you have? I have the black carbon one with the kickstand and no scratches. Also there is no way that sprint will compensate you.

I have the one that schnergun has as well and I got it the day my phone came as well. So far the only scratch I have on the phone is from a drop (before I put the case on it) other then that it's been very nice.
And as above I really doubt Sprint is going to do anything about it. It's wear and tear as they will see it.

schnergun said:
which carbon case do you have? I have the black carbon one with the kickstand and no scratches. Also there is no way that sprint will compensate you.
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That's the same one I have. I've read multiple posts on here with people complaining about the same problem.
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vandizzam said:
That's the same one I have. I've read multiple posts on here with people complaining about the same problem.
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Yup... and I'm not one of those people. I have no issues with this case. Is OP taking it on and off too much? How would one see the scratches without doing so? Sounds like it IS wear and tear...

TPU Scratches
I just got the carbon fiber/kickstand case yesterday. But my TPU case I've used for the last two months has scratched the crap out of my GS2 edges. I miss the chrome edge and rubbery back of my OG Epic. Wish they would've used that on this phone.

subcypher said:
Yup... and I'm not one of those people. I have no issues with this case. Is OP taking it on and off too much? How would one see the scratches without doing so? Sounds like it IS wear and tear...
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Of course I'm taking it off from time to time. I do it to clean the damn phone. I know the scratches are from the case because there are 5 perfectly straight lines across the side of the phone. I'm pretty sure it happens when removing the case. I am now using the phone with no case because at least if I take care of the phone it won't get scratches. Maybe the cases aren't all built the same and i got a badly made one.
I also don't think my phone should get scratches for taking a case off too much. It's a damn case. It's supposed to protect the phone not scratch it if I decide to remove it as many times as I want.
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I've had this case since I bought my phone, and I remove it multiple times a day (I have the desktop charger at work), there isn't a single scratch anywhere on my phone and the case is a nice, snug fit. Maybe you just got a bad case.

That's what I'm thinking.
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At best, the store will exchange it for another of the same case, maybe they'll look at letting you switch it for a different case of equal value or have you pay the difference for a higher value case. You can always just ask the store.
As far as compensation, you probably won't find anyone that can see the scratches as anything to compensate for. (What compensation do you expect? Are you looking for a bill credit or a new phone?) It's wear and tear, and unless it affects the functionality of the phone, they're not going to do anything about it.
I just use a skin on mine, since I use the car and desk docks, but I also don't drop my phone. Ever. So I don't worry about needing some kind of case for it.

monkeyracer said:
but I also don't drop my phone. Ever. So I don't worry about needing some kind of case for it.
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say the man who has never dropped his phone.
until he does..

I would like another case. I've never even dropp my phone either yet have 5 scratches across the left side.
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Have you tried this one? http://www.tridenteer.com/products/Aegis-Case-for-Samsung-Epic-Touch-4G-(Black).html
I'm still on my TPU, and the comment about the TPU scratching the phone is kinda scary. None on mine yet, but I'll keep an eye out. The TPU is a great case, I'd just like I need a little more protection. I drop phones a little more often than some of you guys do. Put an Aegis on the Evo 3D, and was very impressed. Not missing Otter at all,... Otter who? Still, I'd like to hear what other GS2 users of the Aegis are feeling about the case. Just can't seem to find any GS2/Aegis users right now.

Hey guys
Switched from an Evo 3D and an Evo 4g to Epic Touch and I have been using cheap hard cases on all my phones including my new Epic Touch baby and never have any problems with them. My phones always look band new and no scratches. I only pay $6 at my local swap meet

I have had the case and phone since new with wrist strap. I also have a really annoying nic on the upper left where the case grabs onto the phone....sucks as it stands out cause it makes the phone have chrome nic....it would be nice if sprint would cover/credit the case cost back as it damaged the phone. Instead of doing this, I went got invisible shield and ballistic case. I couldn't be happy.
I'm just taking it as a loss....
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I initially got the case cause I really needed protection asap, (somewhat of an idiot occasionally). BAD IDEA.
The Pro(s): light weight, thin, kickstand
The Con(s): lightweight, flimsy, cheaply made, really expensive, minimal protection.
I have sense upgraded to the trident aegis and couldn't be more happy with it. I feel like it really almost wouldn't matter what I do to it, my phone will still be okay. Build quality and materials used on it are VERY pleasing. Significantly more protective, not just for drops, but dust and dirt as well. It has mesh over the microphone and speakerphone holes so dust doesn't get in and has silicon flaps to protect the audio out and micro usb port. Buttons are very easy to use as well (no fumbling with the slick samsung volume and power buttons).
Hope that helps. Link to aegis case is in a comment above mine.

mx499 said:
say the man who has never dropped his phone.
until he does..
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If it makes anyone feel better, I smash my Epic Touch hard against a table repeatedly as a sales tactic, after asking if the customer would dare do that to their iPhone.
I do not have a case on my ET (just a screen protector). No problems or dings on the corners yet from doing so, so hopefully that gives everyone some cause to worry less. This said, I do this because if I really messed up my phone, I could just get a replacement, so I really wouldn't advise phone smashing on a regular basis...
And with some/all due respect to the OP and some others, I would take delight in laughing at you, along with every other employee. Would you demand a new laptop from Dell because it got a scratch on it from the Dell case you purchased with your computer? If you did, do you think they would ship one right out to you?
Honestly, I could see your complaint if the case somehow scratched the screen of the device, but the sides or back? How does this affect the functionality of your device? Do you not pull as many chicks by showing them your shiny, pretty phone?

What is the toughest possible case for our phone?

Title says it all,already tried the Ballistics and Trident cases, do they make anything tougher?
Thanks

Custom DUI would do the trick.
If you need somewhere to start, you can try spray foam.

I have the D30 case that I purchased at t-mobile. I've flung the thing at walls, at the floor, dropped it down stairs and phone didn't even blink. I also have a Zagg screen protector and it's kept it scratch free from everything I've done to it as well.

Encase it in spray foam..
I wish Otterbox would make one for the TMo. Used one on my iPhone and it was pretty much indestructible.

I use the d30 case from tmobile. Best case so far.
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pimpsuprazx said:
Title says it all,already tried the Ballistics and Trident cases, do they make anything tougher?
Thanks
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Blast it with piss
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If Ballistic and Trident aren't tough enough for you, I think you may have purchased the wrong device. :angel:

Agree with above, I got ballistics, n have to say its the most durable I've ever owned I've dropped it from 2 stories onto pavement (buddies balcony, was wasted) n it bounced a little, but phone didn't do ****, also dropped it down a flight of stairs to my unfinished basement onto concrete, same thing, just bounced a lil xD had countless drops so far, $ even semi- bricked once n it "accidentally" put a dent in my wall (I accidentally wiped everything, including sd/emmc, forgetting I didn't backup, I was high xD), phone still works flawless
Theres even reviews on youtube of buddy throwing (not tossing) it down the sidewalk a good 30ft n still just picks it up n does his ****
If its still not good enough for ye, maybe you aughta invest in something like this:
http://www.androidauthority.com/sdg...tproof-android-based-rampage-6-phablet-90262/
Get a case for that xD
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Lmao thx for that, BEST answer ever xD

I agree just got my Hercules and have the Ballistic case ,will never b uying another otter box
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D30
I have a D30 case and I dropped it 70 feet of the ground and haven't broke yet.

Winston Yang said:
I have a D30 case and I dropped it 70 feet of the ground and haven't broke yet.
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Had a similar incident and the D30 saved my bacon
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Cases
Had this model about two months now and the D30 from T-Mobile holds up well enough as far as shock goes, but the color starts to fade from pocket ins and outs. Just my two cents

no clue bro.

I didn't have the same luck with the D30 case. It actually cracked down the middle.
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Has anyone broken their Note while......

I was just curious if anyone has broken their Note while it has been in a case, any case? I have seen a lot of broken note 2 post but have yet to hear about anyone that has broken their phone while it has been in a case of any type.
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Well good, I guess any case is good enough........
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well I am sure not going to drop it to find out if I can help it hehe
I would be leery of thin/hard cases. this is a large HEAVY phone. right now I use a bamboo case but I have a leather pouch around my neck I keep it in.

I dropped my note 2 about 3 or 4 feet to the concrete and it was completely submerged in a puddle today. It slipped right out of my hoodie pocket...my phone is unscathed and fully operational. All I have on it is some cheap case from eBay cost me ten bucks words cannot describe how ecstatic I was that every thing was working and there is no physical damage
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Mine's fine, but on Amazon some dude wrote a 1-star review for his screen protector because it didn't prevent his glass from cracking when his Note 2 fell out of his pocket. For some reason he gave his case a 4-star review though. (twas a silicon skin case)

nerys71 said:
well I am sure not going to drop it to find out if I can help it hehe
I would be leery of thin/hard cases. this is a large HEAVY phone. right now I use a bamboo case but I have a leather pouch around my neck I keep it in.
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You have a leather pouch around your neck? You should probably see a doctor about that.
swyped all these spelling errors from my galaxy note 2

Does anyone not use a case on their S3?

(First of all, I'd like to say I'm not sure if I've posted this in the right section - I know how people here feel about that. So I'd like to apologise first.)
As the title says, I'm just wondering if there are people out there who don't use a case at all on their phone. Also, if you don't, why don't you. To those that don't use a cover, how has your phone fared in the time since you got it?
I've been using a case on mine since the day I got it. Today I took it off and forgot how nice the phone feels without a case. I'm feeling like I'd like to not use a case for a while to see how the phone fares in day-to-day life.
So, yeah, any comments are welcome, and thanks in advance!

pardoned said:
(First of all, I'd like to say I'm not sure if I've posted this in the right section - I know how people here feel about that. So I'd like to apologise first.)
As the title says, I'm just wondering if there are people out there who don't use a case at all on their phone. Also, if you don't, why don't you. To those that don't use a cover, how has your phone fared in the time since you got it?
I've been using a case on mine since the day I got it. Today I took it off and forgot how nice the phone feels without a case. I'm feeling like I'd like to not use a case for a while to see how the phone fares in day-to-day life.
So, yeah, any comments are welcome, and thanks in advance!
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I haven't put a single case on any smartphone i've owned until I got my S3. And I can't remember the last time I've dropped my smartphone on the ground (KNOCK ON WOOD) so that's how careful I am with my phones but I fully respect and appreciate the concept of accidents.
Searching on Youtube for "S3 drop tests" should tell you why. Every single video i've seen has demonstrated how much damage the S3 fares when dropped on the ground. That was enough to convince me to slap a case on it.

I did a weekend with no case recently cause I liked the feel of a naked phone. Then at a family party someone runs into me as I was standing there texting a friend and I drop and scratch the side of my phone. Nothing Broke but the scratch
Made me sad.
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I have never used a case on my s3 since the day I bought it. Sure, there are some scratches here and there, but it's worth it. I hate cases.

Nope, I didn't shell out a couple hundred dollars to slap a thick case on my phone to the point where you can't even see it.

I haven't but Ive ordered the lifeproof for it so it will be dressed finally when the case gets here
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stevenhglee said:
I haven't put a single case on any smartphone i've owned until I got my S3. And I can't remember the last time I've dropped my smartphone on the ground (KNOCK ON WOOD) so that's how careful I am with my phones but I fully respect and appreciate the concept of accidents.
Searching on Youtube for "S3 drop tests" should tell you why. Every single video i've seen has demonstrated how much damage the S3 fares when dropped on the ground. That was enough to convince me to slap a case on it.
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I've never dropped any phone I've had before either. That's why I figured I'd give not wearing a case a go.
I actually used a case on every phone I had. Looking back, it was kinda a waste because I never dropped the things.
The gs3 unfortunately feels like it could snap at a fall of a couple centimetres though.
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I've never dropped any phone I've had before either. That's why I figured I'd give not wearing a case a go.
I actually used a case on every phone I had. Looking back, it was kinda a waste because I never dropped the things.
The gs3 unfortunately feels like it could snap at a fall of a couple centimetres though.
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You think its more fragile than the iPhone 4/s?

wardoc22 said:
You think its more fragile than the iPhone 4/s?
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I'd say I'd be scared to drop either of them tbh. My old HTC sensation was a different story.
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When i rock my phone naked, i must have the spigen back door on for grip. If not to the floor it goes lol
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When i rock my phone naked, i must have the spigen back door on for grip. If not to the floor it goes lol
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You got a link? Sounds like something I'd be interested in. Lol. Does it take anything away from the shape or size of the phone?
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pardoned said:
You got a link? Sounds like something I'd be interested in. Lol. Does it take anything away from the shape or size of the phone?
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It replaces back cover with a rubberized back cover. I got the black one, feels great in hand. The bumper i did not like, its very sleek. So i just use the cover alone, no bumper ?
Ship took aprox 12 business days.
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=160933927405&index=0&nav=SEARCH&nid=66253834227
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Matte black. Looks gray with the flash. Feels awesome.
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wardoc22 said:
Nope, I didn't shell out a couple hundred dollars to slap a thick case on my phone to the point where you can't even see it.
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I don't shell out a few hundred and not protect my phone. Reason I always put a case is for resale value. Sold my S3 pretty fast since it was in perfect condition.
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I used to be very protective and used an xtremeguard on the front screen and the back cover, along with a belkin tpu case. But I ended up taking all of it off because my OCD always kicked in when I saw dust caught on the edges of the case, and when the sides my xtremeguard lifted up slightly due to the case. The only protection I have now is that I cut out a small piece of my xtremeguard and carefully applied it to the camera lens so that it doesn't get scratched when I place the phone on the table.
I have been running my S3 this way for almost a month now, and it is still flawless. And I am very careful with my electronics so I expect it to be in pristine condition until it's time for an upgrade.

I just stopped using a case on my phone about a week ago. When its not in a case like super protective of it tho
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Just get your phone insured and go naked !!!
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Naked and proud!
The only thing I have on the phone is the clear shield protection. It is very thin and feels as if you are naked.
I have tried using the Rock case but couldn't go pass more than an hr. I have dropped the phone a couple of times and actually kicked it once trying to catch it in the air. Very minor scratch in the corner.
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For hands like mine, SIII is just too thin to hold without case

If I remember correctly, only one of my phones ever had a screen cover (HTC Compact IV). Apart from that one, every phone has been how the designer(s) intended the phone to be.
I keep my phone in a PDA belt pouch and occassionally in an empty pocket in my trousers.
I treat the £500 phone with the care of a £500 piece of equipment I cannot afford to replace if damaged.